Beneath the Tranquil Sheen
Be a swan.86 total reviews
Comment from Sally Law
*** Virtual Six***!! Awesome poem, Jess, and of course the snapshot is beautiful of the swan. It looks so sad without it's mate. I think they give the world beauty, class, and an important message of how to do it.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal xoxo's
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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*** Virtual Six***!! Awesome poem, Jess, and of course the snapshot is beautiful of the swan. It looks so sad without it's mate. I think they give the world beauty, class, and an important message of how to do it.
Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal xoxo's
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much my friend, your kind words mean the world to me!
Xoxo
Jess
Comment from Janel Mock
Beautiful picture and poem for it. Your ability to rhyme like this and create such a lovely flow. I learn more and more each piece I read of yours. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest! Always, Janel
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Beautiful picture and poem for it. Your ability to rhyme like this and create such a lovely flow. I learn more and more each piece I read of yours. Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest! Always, Janel
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my work, Janel!!
Xo
Jessica.
Comment from Cass Carlton
This is a beautiful poem about a lone unpartnered swan The poet sees more than just a swan and draws Life's lessons from the swan's lonely existence, The poet imbues the swan with a steely resolve to continue living as she has done since the loss of her mate.The words of the last verse express
the poet's thoughts beautifully, contained in a cleverly worded question. Food for thought,cheers Cass
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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This is a beautiful poem about a lone unpartnered swan The poet sees more than just a swan and draws Life's lessons from the swan's lonely existence, The poet imbues the swan with a steely resolve to continue living as she has done since the loss of her mate.The words of the last verse express
the poet's thoughts beautifully, contained in a cleverly worded question. Food for thought,cheers Cass
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my work, Cass! I'm so grateful for your feedback and stars!
Xo
Jessica
Comment from Janet Foor
A lovely poem from the picture and title through the presentation and closing.
A profound message through beautiful imagery and symbolism.
I truly enjoyed reading your poem.
Blessings
Janet
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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A lovely poem from the picture and title through the presentation and closing.
A profound message through beautiful imagery and symbolism.
I truly enjoyed reading your poem.
Blessings
Janet
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much, Janet! I'm so grateful for your feedback and stars!
Xo
Jessica
Comment from royowen
Oh yes indeed, the proverbial metaphors generated from nature are ncredible, like the swan, speaks of fidelity, (but there are rumours) and one of the best reflections of human relationships are projected by the ever revered swan. Beautifully written my talented, smooth narrative and language, and great rhyming, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Oh yes indeed, the proverbial metaphors generated from nature are ncredible, like the swan, speaks of fidelity, (but there are rumours) and one of the best reflections of human relationships are projected by the ever revered swan. Beautifully written my talented, smooth narrative and language, and great rhyming, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Roy, I'm honored by your review, thank you so much for these kind words!
Xo
Jessica
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My pleasure
Comment from Lisasview
I just loved this poem Jessica... It flowed so well..and the imagery was perfect.
I also love the Image of the swan and, the lovely blue background you used.
Your rhyming was excellent...I love perfect rhymes.
I am really new to this site but I did post three poem.. Awaken, a ballade, Hand-In-Hand, a Sonnet and Kitchens, an Acrostic.
Lisa,
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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I just loved this poem Jessica... It flowed so well..and the imagery was perfect.
I also love the Image of the swan and, the lovely blue background you used.
Your rhyming was excellent...I love perfect rhymes.
I am really new to this site but I did post three poem.. Awaken, a ballade, Hand-In-Hand, a Sonnet and Kitchens, an Acrostic.
Lisa,
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much, Lisa!! I truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. Welcome to the site! I joined in February, and have learned so much since then. I will be sure to stop by your portfolio! :)
Xo
Jessica
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Hi Jessica,
That would be great!!
Lisa
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this beautiful contest entry and this beautiful photograph with us. Swans are very regal, and you captured it perfectly. What a great metaphor for her paddling underwater, as we paddle through life. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you for sharing this beautiful contest entry and this beautiful photograph with us. Swans are very regal, and you captured it perfectly. What a great metaphor for her paddling underwater, as we paddle through life. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so very much, Barbara!
Xo
Jessica
Comment from Willie P. Smith
Jessica, this is exceptionally beautiful. The story of the swan is gripping and slightly sad. There are very few animals and birds that have only one mate in a lifetime, One is the Canadian honker. People could learn a lesson from them. Very enjoyable poem. Your rhyming is beautiful. You force me into a six.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Jessica, this is exceptionally beautiful. The story of the swan is gripping and slightly sad. There are very few animals and birds that have only one mate in a lifetime, One is the Canadian honker. People could learn a lesson from them. Very enjoyable poem. Your rhyming is beautiful. You force me into a six.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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I am honored by your words here, Willie, thank you so much. I am beyond pleased you enjoyed my poem! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Xoxo
Jessica
Comment from Anne Johnston
What a lovely picture of the swan. They are so graceful, and your well-written poem describes her well. I like the life message in the verse:
"Some things are not as they appear,
Some surfaces hide battles,
To simply sit on ponds, swans bear
A need for frantic paddles.
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2023
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What a lovely picture of the swan. They are so graceful, and your well-written poem describes her well. I like the life message in the verse:
"Some things are not as they appear,
Some surfaces hide battles,
To simply sit on ponds, swans bear
A need for frantic paddles.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 06-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much!! Truly appreciated!
Xo
Jessica
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You are welcome, Jessica
Comment from Ginda Simpson
This is absolutely beautifully. You invite us with your words, to enjoy the graceful beauty of the swan and to ponder her activities, her character traits, her life's journey. And you do this with exquisite description and flawless rhyme.
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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This is absolutely beautifully. You invite us with your words, to enjoy the graceful beauty of the swan and to ponder her activities, her character traits, her life's journey. And you do this with exquisite description and flawless rhyme.
Comment Written 06-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 07-Jun-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind words and review of my poem, Ginda! Your insight is very much appreciated!
Xoxo
Jessica